HESTER, SANFORD, FL, 32773
Active525 days on marketListed Feb 15, 2025MLS #O6280373
About this home
HESTER
SECLUDED RANCHETTE LOT NEAR EVERYTHING with 7+\- BUILDABLE ACRES. Excellent opportunity for single-family residential homesite within the highly desirable suburban Seminole County market near Lake Mary/Sanford. This property is surrounded by "Old Florida" wooded views. Close to public and natural amenities as well as major transportation linkage SR 417, providing quick and easy access to Orlando/Orange County market to the south, Mt. Dora/Lake County to the west, and Daytona/New Smyrna to the northeast. Located along Hester Avenue and Myrtle just east of US Hwy 17-92; southwest of Orlando Sanford International Airport, south of historic Downtown Sanford, and east of Lake Mary. APPROXIMATE DRIVE TIMES TO SANFORD / 12 MIN. SANFORD/ORLANDO INT'L AIRPORT / 15 MIN. ORLANDO INT'L AIRPORT / 30 MIN. MEDICAL CITY/LAKE NONA / 35 MIN. THEME PARK 45 MIN. SPACE COAST / 1 HR. DO NOT DRIVE ON PROPERTY WITHOUT AN APPOINTMENT! CALL TODAY!
Facts & features
The home at a glance
16.66 ac
Lot size
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record — not generic estimates.
$3,664 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$3,664/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. Your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
The numbers that matter
The Sanford market
$354K → $383K
Sanford median sold, yr/yr
97.5%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
Median sold price, Sanford, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 49% above the Sanford median. See the full Sanford market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near HESTER
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Mar ’26$360,000
265 MYRTLE STREET · same community
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,305 sqft · $276/sqft · 6 DOM
Sold · Jun ’26$414,000
354 MILLER ROAD · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,771 sqft · $234/sqft · 354 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.
Your agent
David Ramirez
Real Estate Agent · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about HESTER — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for HESTER — before you fall in love.
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Schedule a tour
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Straight answers
HESTER FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for HESTER?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $3,664/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
What are the property taxes on HESTER?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2024) was $649. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
How does the price compare to other homes in Sanford?+
At $545,000, this home is listed about 49% above the Sanford median of $365,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
The brief
Four things that matter here
01Positioned at the premium end
$545,000 runs 49% above the Sanford median.
02Trees/Woods views
The trees/woods view is part of what you're buying — views hold value independently of the structure.
03Time on market is leverage
525 days on market against a Sanford median of 29 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
04The price has already moved
Listed at $700,000, now $545,000 — a $155K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of HOMEVEST REALTY · Lora King. MLS #O6280373.
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